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Dave Ellingson has pursued a life of adventure, learning, and discovery. Known as the "Paddle Pilgrim," Dave's kayak adventures have taken him down the Mississippi River, Erie Canal and Hudson River to the Statue of Liberty, the Sogne and Hardanger fjords of Norway, and now the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. The adventures are chronicled in books, films, podcasts, and presentations for community groups, libraries, paddling clubs, churches, colleges, camps, and retreat centers. His "Coming Home" film tracing his family's Norwegian roots, has been featured at several film festivals and he is a frequent guest on "Travel with Rick Steves. Dave is a Lutheran pastor, former professor, Master Gardener, former distance runner and triathlete, and is married with five grown children and five grandchildren. He lives in Edmonds, Wash. Find links to the Paddle Pilgrim podcast, books, videos, photos, and more at www.paddle-pilgrim.com. |